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Susan here with a clever item to consider as you get organized for Back to School. This giveaway is sponsored by LivingPlug.
Getting ready for the Back to School season means kicking family organization systems back into action.
One important – and simple – organization tip is to set up a smart phone/device charging station on your kitchen counter or another central location that’s away from kids’ bedrooms.
But a challenge to setting up such a charging station is the standard, old electrical outlet that only allows two devices to charge.
Here’s a fun and stylish solution that actually conserves energy… LivingPlug!
LivingPlug is redefining the electrical outlet with our first product, the INLET along with an integrated faceplate system. We are not only redeveloping its staid appearance, but also improving child safety, conserving energy and enhancing utility.
Watch this video to see how simple it is to start using a LivingPlug…
LivingPlug Benefits
The INLET is child safe, energy efficient, and aesthetically designed.
Child Safety
Did you know that approximately 2400 children receive emergency room treatment every year for injuries caused by inserting objects into electrical outlets.
The INLET transforms an unguarded duplex outlet into a protected powersource with three Tamper Resistant (TR) receptacles (hidden on the bottom of the device) and the option to further secure directly to a standard duplex outlet.
Aesthetic Design
Instead of typical outlets that are typically cropped or photoshopped out of photos, the LivingPlug has several appealing designs including an option to design your own faceplate.
Energy Efficient
15% or more of a home energy bill is wasted due to phantom or vampire charges, appliances that are plugged in, but not in use. The LivingPlug facilitates energy conservation via the UNLPUG button that cuts power to the receptacles and the USB.
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Enter to Win
Win a Prize Pack including the INLET, Walnut Faceplate, and a Gift Certificate for a Design Your Own Faceplate.
Use the entry form below to enter to win…
(Giveaway open to US and Canada.)
Enter More Back to School 2014 Giveaways
Here’s the list of Back to School 2014 Giveaways we’ve published so far… Check here daily for updates.
- Set of Captain No Beard Books
- Gloves for Every Job – Clean Ones & $75 Walmart Gift Card
- Razor Kick Scooter
- Middle School: The Inside Story
- Carry and Organize Almost Anything with Caboodles
- Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum
- Trapper Keeper
- Fellowes Neptune™3 125 Laminator
- Star Wars To-Men and Kendama Pro
- $100 Target Gift Card from SignUpGenius
- Windows Laptop/Tablet & Office 365 Home Edition
- Baby’s Brilliant App – $50 Visa Gift Card
- The Orb Factory Combines Science and Art
- Win a LivingPlug Prize Pack
- Dragon Speech Recognition Software
Don’t miss any of these giveaways. We’ll be updating our Back to School Giveaway Event 2014 post daily with new giveaways.
>>> Don’t Miss Any… Click Here to Get A Reminder
Back to School Shopping Guide
We’ve pulled together an awesome collection of shopping suggestions to get your kids ready to head back to school… check out our Shopping Guide now!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored.
Written by Susan Carraretto, co-founder of 5 Minutes for Mom
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kristy says
Would love to give it a try to charge our devices overnight
Crystal Rose says
I’d love to win because it helps reduce vampire energy use.
chana says
to save energy
Teresa Thompson says
I could be organized. My desk is cluttered with charging devices.
katklaw777 says
I want to win because we have so many electronic devices that need charging and I like that this product saves energy.
Jessica w says
I’d love to eliminate all the chord clutter on my counters.
Colette S says
I want to win because I love the functionality of this product.
Jessica Snow says
I would love to win because this would keep us more organized.
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
Tabathia B says
Because my daughter’s have many devices that they need to charge
Sadie B. says
I would like to win and organized our family.
Christina G. says
I’d love to win so I can fix up my charging station area. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jessibeth Vicenty says
This look like a great product to have around anyone home 🙂
Theresa Jenkins says
hopefully this would keep me organized, with everything in one place.
Lacey Burd says
My brother & I were just discussing something like this yesterday! Every night I charge my kindle, my daughter’s kindle, my phone, iPod, and the rechargeable batteries for her Innotab. This would be so convenient for my house!
Lori Ramos says
I’ve been trying to figure out how to create a central charging station for all the electronics, iPads, phones, MP3 players, and this product looks like it is the solution to my problem.
Jenny says
This would be a great way to organize all of our devices that need to be charged!
Janice Crespo says
Lately it seems like my desk has become the Power charge station and that has to stop. LOL This would be the perfect solution to my problems.
ACMommy says
This would be awesome for our busy family!! And I like how it conserves energy and can also look nice at the same time!
Saver Sara says
This would be great to charge all of our devices.
Sara B. says
I’d like to win because it’s both pretty and useful!
Robin Wilson says
I want to win because I could really use one of these!
Erinn S says
I love the design and the energy efficiency.
Benita says
I love this product from the standpoints of beauty, energy and safety.
THRansom says
This is a cute way to stay organized
sandra says
because a personalized faceplate would be pretty cool
Ronda says
We are always charging a lot of different items, this would be a great help.
Daiva says
Its safer with kids and I could plug more things in!
Rebecca Parsons says
I would love to win it for energy efficiency. Such a great product.
Barbara Platt says
this is so cute and I would love to have my g-kids on it
Jessica T says
It would help keep my cluttered areas organized
Kara says
Looks so much nicer than a regular outlet!
nannypanpan says
I have one yr old twins who need safe outlets
D Schmidt says
I would like to win because this looks like a unique item.
Gina says
This seems like an awesome product and I love the design your own faceplate… too cute!
mrsshukra says
We have so many gadgets, this will make charging everything more amazing!
Kat says
Six people live in my home. They all have multiple devices that need to be charged. The amount of cords can be overwhelming, unsightly –and electricity isn’t free! I like that this device could help me save on my electric bill, and that I can design it around my decor. My teenagers would absolutely love that chevron print for thier room.
christine j says
i love that this saves energy
Birdiebee says
I love the design as well as energy efficiency.
Patti Rickard says
I love how cute and ingenious it is, and I could definitely use some help organizing!
Virginia Rowell says
I would love to win to save energy.
Kim Keithline says
I love that it is energy efficient I am always trying to save on my electric bill anyway I can that makes this very appealing
Brittany says
I like how stylish and convienent it is.
Miz Vickik says
This would really help with all of my cords and devices!
Sarah VM says
I would love to have this so that my family could charge all their devices in one spot.
Austin Baroudi says
I want to win because I have a lot of things to charge and this would help with that as well as keeping it organized. Not to mention the facts that it’s great looking, energy conserving, and child safe!
Michelle J. says
Because we have a lot of stuff to plug in.
Dara Nix says
I want to win this because we have cords ALL over the place. This would allow us to centralize everything! AND they are attractive!
Angela Saver says
I want to win this because it would help to keep all of our electronics charged in one place, while conserving energy! Thanks for the chance.
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denice p says
I would like to win as I think the designs that they have are pretty.
Vicky says
The organization while being decorative
Maria Dollar says
This would make life so much easier!!!
Stacey b says
I want to win because I like this product and there are several areas in my home I could use it!
alice elzey says
I would like to win this because it is energy efficent and it is child safe.
Sonya Morris says
My daughter just started her freshman year in college and this would be great in her dorm.
Claudia says
I would love to win because I could use this living plug for my home, Thank you!
vickie couturier says
looks like something that would benefit my home
Suzanne G says
I want to win as it is child safe and conserves energy.
Karla Sceviour says
Would love this to charge the smartphones,,awesome!
anna says
This is something that would really help our family – get organized!
nikolas alexander says
Perfect product for my apartment
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
For the safty aspects of it
Liza Ramsey says
It seems I’m always charging a ton of stuff. This would help me out.
DEBIJOT says
I like that this product conserves energy.
Marlena says
I would love a charging station!
Linda Bradshaw says
I would love this because it is perfect for our needs. This is awesome!
Piroska says
We are gadget-prone, and with all of them needing to get recharged, this is the perfect solution!
Ashley C says
This would help us continue to save energy, I’m always looking for new ways for us to save
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shaunie says
Would have to say that would love to stay organized
theresa J says
I would love a product that is safe for my kids and looks good
Fiona N says
I would love to win and try this awesome LivingPlug charging station because it’s child safe, energy efficient, and aesthetically designed. It also would help me to charge my electronic devices at the same time!
Thank You for the great giveaway
latanya says
I would like to win to keep our electronics charged at all times.
Sarah Hall says
I would love to win as I am getting more and more things that need charging.
Nancy J Montgomery says
I want to win because of the safety features.
Wehaf says
I’d love to win so we could save energy and have just one charging station for everything.
Karen Lynch says
I would love to have everything in one area to charge.
diana.padilla says
why not want to win this??, its energy efficient, great looking an ease in use. My family ranges from teen to toddler – and with so many devices to charge overnight, its a simple trick that we can all identify.
Natalie F says
I want to win because my family has so many electronic devices that need to be plugged in. This looks like it functions well and also has a stylish look. Great product!
Anna C. says
This would be great for our 2 smart phones and tablet.
anne hill says
its so cute and stylish how could i not want to win it?
anne says
This would be so helpful and great for all of us. thanks.
amy says
WOULD LOVE THIS!! totally and completely need this for our house, and never ever saw anything like it! great giveaway!!
Dianna A says
That could totally come in handy around here. We have old outlets and without a power strip the plugs are somewhat loose. This could be a huge help especially with all our devices.
Dawn says
With a teen and two parents in the house, there are multiple devices that could use charging all at the same time!
Joy says
I have two teenagers that need to be watched and have their phones out of their room in the evening!
Meagan bs says
i’d like to win because we could use a charging station and this one looks awesome
KV says
I’d like to charge my items in the same place.
Shirley Martin-Tutolo says
It would help me organize and conserve energy
BlessedTA says
Improve my home decor.
Holly F says
So many things to charge and this would keep it all organized and beautiful at the same time!
Cheryl Free says
I want to win because I love the look and functionality of the LivingPlug.
Marla says
This looks like a great product for my family